AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 31, 2026 - Smiling faces and exciting Quarter Horse races highlighted AJAX DOWNS' 16th annual FAMILY FUN DAY on August 30 in support of the AJAX PICKERING HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. Families and racing fans started cramming the track at 10 a.m., and after a brief rain shower, the sun came out for the afternoon.
The Draft Horse Futurity began with David and Margo Carson in 2010 when David auctioned futurity weanlings and yearlings to bidders to begin the first 2 year old futurity competition in 2011. The futurity program has proven to be popular and successful each year. On average, the futurity sees approximately 30 foals sold each year with approximately 2/3 of the foals returning to compete 2 years later.
At Canadian Pony Club, everything we do begins with a simple belief: Horses help shape Confident, Capable, and Caring people. We are committed to developing the next generation of leaders for the horse industry and beyond.
From as far back as she can remember, Lauren Hough always wanted to go to the Olympics. She knew that her father had gone and so she was determined to do the same ,albeit in a different discipline.
June 11, 2026 - Ottawa, ON – Equestrian Canada (EC) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Meg Krueger will be stepping down from her position to pursue an external leadership opportunity. Krueger will remain with EC through mid-October to ensure continuity during the transition period.
AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 28 2026 - One of the most popular days of the Ajax Downs' Quarter Horse racing season is FAMILY FUN DAY in support of the Ajax Pickering Hospital, set for this Sunday, August 30.
In spite of heavy rain early in the day, the VIP Day hosted by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance at Clinton Raceway on Sunday, August 23rd was well attended. Over 70 people attended the event, with many experiencing horse racing for the first time.
Sharon: Many, many years ago, when I switched from Barrel Racing to Reining, I thought I could do it myself.
The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance would like to remind Ontario students that their stories, poems, sketches and drawings for the Youth Literary Derby and Youth Art Derby are due by Monday, Aug. 31.
As the long, hot days of summer begin to shorten, horse owners across Ontario start thinking about the transition to fall. While autumn brings cooler temperatures, beautiful riding conditions, and vibrant colours, it also signals important changes in a horse's nutritional needs, coat growth, and overall management.
